On Monday, the foreign ministers of Italy and Iraq urged for diplomacy and de-escalation in the Middle East, expressing profound concern over rising tensions that pose a threat to the entire region.
Last week, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran, Iran, an act that elicited threats of retaliation against Israel and heightened fears that the Gaza conflict could escalate into a broader Middle East war.
In a joint statement, Italy's Antonio Tajani and Iraq's Fouad Hussein appealed to all parties involved to engage in dialogue and diplomacy to promote de-escalation and create conditions for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza.
